Stress is proven most common health issue faced by most people of all ages; as this month is Stress Awareness, we reckon Squash is the best sport to help people of all ages to deal with their stress level, whether it is at home, in the workplace, or at school – however, in the context of young people; Squash is the perfect activity to help them.
With exercise, it is always going to be the tonic to deal with stress; thus GPs would refer you to this course of treatment if there were enough funds to do so – this ok, but if you cannot find much success from exercise, here are 5 reasons why you should Squash as part of your health regime to deal with stress:
1) Squash is sociable
Playing squash with friends is good, but when you join a new squash club there is always an inter-club league or Sunday night league, in which you make new friends. In the context of young people, this would be making friends outside your normal social group – which in the term could lead to lasting friendships into adulthood.
2) Squash can take your mind off work
Whether you are an accountant, teacher, marketer, or even an auto mechanic, playing Squash can take your mind off work. Oddly enough, most professionals play Squash during their lunch break just to get their fix of energy to prepare for the final hours of work. For young people in education, playing Squash will help them improve their concentration and agility.
Oddly enough, Squash was (perhaps still is) a popular sport amongst city bankers as a way of engaging with potential clients over a game to seal a deal – hence the sport has always been a corporate sport in some business circles.
3) Squash gives you a great workout
You can burn off calories playing Squash. Add Squash to your exercise regime will help you reduce fat and tone those areas of your body – especially if you are looking for a six-pack. In the context of a young person, it can help reduce future health problems and ward off obesity if coached right.
4) Squash is 100% proven to enhance your lifespan
It does not matter what age you are, whether you take the sport at 40 or even 60 – it is known now that Squash can add years to your life. For most senior players, Squash is a good social activity to take up as it allows them to mingle with fellow senior citizens and chat about the old days.
5) Squash reduces anxiety
Taking into consideration the main 4 reasons why playing Squash reduces your stress, it is important to know if you are suffering from some form of anxiety or mild depression – through Squash you can get some form of positive feeling especially if you make a great shot or even better if you win a game. The more you play, your anxiety will decrease, and you will become more confident.
Final Thoughts
Now if you are, a beginner at Squash then do not threaten, there are plenty of local clubs to join – check out the England Squash website for your local Squash club. Alternatively, if you are a competitive player and want a change, why not sign up to meetup.com and search for local Squash clubs – in doing this you can reap the benefits of playing the sport as stated in this blog.
